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About Neal Okerson
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I should be able to answer most questions about anatomy and physiology of heart and lungs. I also enjoy answering questions about understanding diseases. I should also be able to explain the goals and objectives of various pulmonary related treatments. Not an M.D., but worked in the field (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) since 1990. Registered Respiratory Therapist since 1995. B.S. degree in Health Education (1987). Currently working (since 1993) as the Director of Clinical Education in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program in Western KY.

   

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about my blood test result9/29/2008ASHRAF
  Q: my name is venkat. i had infected by fluid in my lungs and i getting recover. i have taken a blood ...
  A: u have not get full investigation u r afflicted with pleural effusion.u need pleuralfluid ...
Blood Oxygen Level9/19/2008Karel Sleis
  Q: My 80-yr old father is hospitalized with pneumonia and cannot eat. Yesterday is blood oxygen level ...
  A: 98-100% IS NORMAL , aNYTHING UNDER 90 can cause heart bre4athing problems. However my guess is that ...
Odd lung pain...I'm 20?9/8/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I've been having this really strange chest pain lately. It's not very intense, just sort of ...
  A: My disclaimer - In my field we really don't diagnose. That is up to the physician. So don't take my ...
pulse oximeter readings8/26/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I ordered a pulse oximeter cms 50F to monitor my sleep because I have OSA. I have not used it ...
  A: You have made an important discovery. There are two gas levels that are monitored by the body to ...
breathing8/25/2008Karel Sleis
  Q: would really appreciate some advice. Have had asthma since childhood and have the common allergies ...
  A: I have never heard about that breathing, basically with asthma you should try to breathe as normal ...
o2 levels8/20/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I recently started on cpap and am trying to lose weight prob about 20 pounds i could lose and then ...
  A: James, It is not uncommon to have slightly different normals from one source to another. Authors ...
o2 levels8/19/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I recently started on cpap and am trying to lose weight prob about 20 pounds i could lose and then ...
  A: James, If you have health insurance, it may be covered so that you wouldn't have to pay out of ...
capnography7/18/2008Karel Sleis
  Q: If I have to perform a capnography test and the patient's HR remains within normal limits but the RR ...
  A: Im sorry but I am in the home care field and am not up to par on my vents however if you go to the ...
Attacks where I cant breathe7/18/2008Karel Sleis
  Q: The past two nights I've woken up in the night and not been able to breathe. I dont remember waking ...
  A: What comes to mind is 2 things. Perhaps what was a cough was an upper respiratory infection or post ...
COPD6/30/2008Karel Sleis
  Q: I have end stage COPD, however, I still push to stay off the oxygen full time, I am on it at night. ...
  A: It could be however tingling may be a vascular problem, i would consult your md. You might want to ...
trancruim and vecrium6/23/2008ASHRAF
  Q: My wife was given high dose of methotrexate for months she complained of shortness of breath she ...
  A: yes it can be bcoz of malignant hyperthermia as well as sepsis too . but in this it requires to ...
asthma and chest congestion6/6/2008Karel Sleis
  Q: I have been prone to catching chest infections for the last two years (ie ...
  A: Yes you should see a pulmonologist or get a referral or paper to have a pulmonary function te4st ...
nite jumps6/1/2008Karel Sleis
  Q: i have sleep apena for at least 9 years the last 6 months i have nite jerking where it wakes me up ...
  A: I suggest you speak to your physician .You may also along with the apnea have restless leg syndrome, ...
misc5/22/2008Karel Sleis
  Q: I am intrested in going into the field of respiratory therapy what do respiratory therapist do in an ...
  A: Respiratory therapist would have to help lift a patient onto a stretcher if bought in by ambulance. ...
Becoming a Respiratory Therapise5/12/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I have been thinking about studying respiratory therapy and was wondering if you could answer a few ...
  A: Amanda, Most respiratory programs are 2 years in length. Some may require a couple of prerequisite ...
Fluctuating oxygen demand - prem baby4/30/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: My baby was born at 28 wks gestational age. At 14 days old, her oxygen demand (she's on CPAP) ...
  A: Alan, I am afraid that this is above and beyond my experience. I haven't worked with babies much so ...
Pleural effusion4/24/2008ASHRAF
  Q: Im a 22yr old man diagonised with a left sided pleural effusion 3 months ago.im still an active ...
  A: ok.if u have been diagnosedfor pleural effusion bcoz of tb . its good for uthat take att . u ...
low oxygen level4/23/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: When I was hospitalized my symptoms where non productive cough, fever, difficulty breathing and ...
  A: With pneumonia you can have abnormal blood gases (pH, PCO2, oxygen). All of these gases must be kept ...
health question4/16/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I am a 41 year old non-smoking male 180 lbs,5'9. I have never smoked nor am i around any type of ...
  A: The only suggestion I can offer is to make sure that your stay well hydrated by drinking a couple of ...
emphysema/copd/ low DLCO 30%4/15/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I am a62 years old COPD patient with diabetes. Recently my DLCO was recorded at 30%. How do I ...
  A: Keep in mind that this number may go up and down a bit depending on what type of day your body is ...
health question4/15/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I am a 41 year old non-smoking male 180 lbs,5'9. I have never smoked nor am i around any type of ...
  A: It could be part of the normal secretions in your lungs. In your lungs you have mucus secreted all ...
Pleurisy and exercise?4/13/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with pleurisy after an x-ray in the emergency room, and the ...
  A: The only advice I can give you is to keep your exercise intensity low. This will decrease your depth ...
Sense of smell4/7/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: Do people who smoke have a poor sense of smell? I work with a smoker and after using an ozonator in ...
  A: Use of ozone air cleaners seems questionable. When ozone concentrations are kept at safe levels, ...
asthma and walking a golf course4/7/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: .I play golf in the summer and it is very difficult for me to walk up some of the hills and pull my ...
  A: Dana, Sorry to mislead you. I was comparing the price to a golf car which seem to be a few thousand ...
Lungs4/5/2008ASHRAF
  Q: I've been having breathing problems for some months. I'm 5'7 and weigh about 230. I saw a ...
  A: yes u will have to loose ur weight very much for this u take dense diet and moderate exercise and u ...
Trouble Breathing4/4/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: The past week or so I have had trouble taking deep breaths and sometimes a tightness in the chest. ...
  A: Yes, asthma can run in cycles depending on weather, mold, allergens, activity and etc.. You may need ...
asthma and walking a golf course4/1/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: .I play golf in the summer and it is very difficult for me to walk up some of the hills and pull my ...
  A: You may consider an electric cart/caddy. It is like adding a motor to your bag. They are not very ...
concentrator and venturi mask operation3/11/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I have a percent-O2-Lock Assembly(venturi mask. The mask states that in order for 40% O2 to be ...
  A: Larry, If the concentrator will not supply 5-6 liters of flow through the mask, then something needs ...
Is it asthma3/5/2008ASHRAF
  Q: For the past few months i have been experiencing a tight chest and a soreness to breath. I was ...
  A: good question u have asked . ok previously u have been diagnosed with asthma so it may be u r ...
anaphylaxis3/3/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I have asthma which is triggered by both exercise and allergies. Last November, I had an ...
  A: Suzanna, Sorry for the delay, I thought I answered your question earlier and it apparently did not ...
paralyzed left diaphragm2/22/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: Open heart surgery five years ago to repair my mitral valve resulted in a paralyzed left diaphragm. ...
  A: John, Here is a website that has some breathing exercises. You would want to focus on the ...
FiO22/21/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: Neal, I am separated from my notes right now but hope you can give me a general understanding of ...
  A: Sorry I have been slow getting back to you! FIO2 stands for fractional inspired oxygen. It is the ...
Allergic Or Other problem2/20/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: i have problem of Allergic Rhinitis from seven years. but from previous on year i ahve problem of ...
  A: Sounds like you need to see an allergist. They can do allergy testing to see what allergens you are ...
Allergic Or Other problem2/20/2008ASHRAF
  Q: i have problem of Allergic Rhinitis from seven years. but from previous on year i ahve problem of ...
  A: ok allergic rhinitis can be associated with nasal polyp as well as past nasal drip .so there are so ...
cure for nasal congestion2/19/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: what is the best way to cure nasal congestion?
  A: Jeri, It depends on what is causing it. If it is a cold, you can use an over the counter medication ...
pneumothorax risks with pregnancy2/17/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: i had a spontaneous pneumothorax that occured about a month ago i recently discovered that i am ...
  A: I don't know the answer to your question. I do know that there can be a connection between the ...
epiglotitus2/15/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: My husband came into the emergency room stating that is throat hurt and it felt like it was closing. ...
  A: Bobbi, First let me mention that he probably had an allergic reaction to something - possibly a ...
tracheotomy2/4/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: I have an elderly friend, 89 years old. She is on oxygen thru a nasal canula. 3 liter/hour. She is ...
  A: Pat, The ENT will have a better understanding of this than a respiratory therapist. Here are some ...
Bi-pap machine2/1/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: My wife has to be on the bi-pap machine throughout the night and into the morning. I would like to ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your wife having these struggles. I need a little more information to help you. ...
Newborn oxygen levels1/31/2008Neal Okerson
  Q: My baby is 7 weeks old and was just diagnosed with RSV. We're treating her at home and have a O2 ...
  A: Textbook normal (for patients in general) is above 95%, but I would consult with my physician. If ...

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